dangle
word
Definition
To hang or swing loosely, especially when attached at one point. Something that dangles moves back and forth or side to side in the air.
Usage & Nuances
Usually informal or descriptive. Common collocations: 'dangle from', 'dangle in front of'. Can also mean to offer something as a temptation ('dangle a prize'). Often describes jewellery, limbs, or objects hanging loosely.
Spanish: colgar - penderPortuguese (BR): balançar - pendurarPortuguese (PT): baloiçar - pendurarChinese (Simplified): 悬挂 - 摇晃Chinese (Traditional): 懸掛 - 搖晃Hindi: झूलना - लटकनाArabic: يتدلّى - يتأرجحBengali: ঝুলা - দোলানোRussian: свисать - болтатьсяJapanese: ぶら下がる - ぶらぶら揺れるVietnamese: đung đưa - lủng lẳngKorean: 달다 - 매달리다Turkish: sarkmak - sallanmakUrdu: جھولنا - لٹکناIndonesian: menggantung - bergoyang
Example Sentences
A spider dangles from the ceiling.
basic
The keys dangle from my belt.
basic
She let her feet dangle in the water.
basic
My earrings always dangle when I turn my head.
natural
He likes to dangle the toy just out of the cat’s reach.
natural
She dangled the possibility of a promotion to motivate the team.
natural